About Us
F van Dijk Ltd is a technology consultancy focused on delivering bespoke automation systems, intelligent data tools, and efficient digital workflows. We help modern businesses operate faster, leaner, and smarter.
Services
Process Automation
Replace spreadsheets and manual tasks with powerful automated scripts.
Data Reporting & Dashboards
Turn raw data into clean, visual, insightful reports.
API & System Integration
Connect platforms like Excel, Outlook, CRMs, or websites to work seamlessly together.
Document & Report Automation
Auto-generate branded PDFs, commentaries, or invoices using templates and real-time data.
Custom Tools for Non-Technical Teams
Build simple interfaces (GUIs) so anyone can use complex systems — no training required.
Paper-Based System Digitisation
Transform your manual, paper-heavy processes into streamlined digital workflows. From appointment books to inventory sheets — we'll modernise it all.
Bespoke Solutions & Challenges
Got a unique problem? We thrive on custom challenges. Whatever your specific automation needs, we'll design and build the perfect solution.
Our Work
🧩 Real-World Impact: AHV International
At AHV International, I designed and delivered end-to-end automation tools that dramatically improved operational efficiency and decision-making across the business.
📝 Automated Report Generation System
Designed a powerful reporting pipeline that reduced manual work from days to seconds. Leveraged Python, Excel automation, and branded templates to ensure consistent, high-quality output. Reports supported multi-million pound business decisions in agriculture and animal health.
🧠 Data Analysis & Strategic Insights
Built systems to extract, clean, and analyse large datasets across multiple sources — including internal spreadsheets and third-party portals. Delivered actionable insights on milk quality, fertility trends, and herd health, crucial for consultants and business leaders.
🌐 Custom Web Scraping Tools
Developed secure scripts to automatically fetch critical data from external sites (e.g. CIS, Herd Companion), saving dozens of hours weekly and eliminating human error.
🖥️ User-Friendly Application for Non-Technical Staff
Engineered a GUI-based app allowing staff to generate tailored reports with zero coding or Excel knowledge. Designed for use across multiple locations — intuitive for users, yet powered by a complex automation backend.
💼 Digital Transformation & Workflow Automation
Replaced fragmented manual processes with seamless digital workflows, integrating file downloads, email scraping, spreadsheet parsing, PDF generation, and commentary writing using AI.
💡 Key Outcomes:
- Hundreds of hours saved monthly
- Improved accuracy and consistency
- Faster decision-making
- Tools used across departments, enabling scalable growth
🏥 Digital Revolution: The Gatehouse Vets
I successfully spearheaded a transformative project, revolutionizing a paper-based system for a veterinary surgery into a cutting-edge digital solution. Through comprehensive stakeholder engagement and iterative development, I delivered a complete practice management system.
📋 Complete Practice Management System
Designed and built an intuitive booking system with streamlined mechanisms for adding new staff and customers to a centralized database. Implemented diverse search and sort algorithms for efficient client management and appointment scheduling.
💰 Advanced Cost Calculation & Billing
Developed an intricate cost calculation feature for precise procedure costing, enabling accurate billing and improved financial tracking for the veterinary practice.
📦 Integrated Stock Management
Created a comprehensive stock tracking database with seamless online stock ordering capabilities, ensuring optimal inventory levels and reducing manual stock management overhead.
🔐 Secure Access & User Management
Implemented a secure password-protected login interface with password recovery mechanism via email, plus specialized admin access for managing staff permissions and time-off requests.
📅 Dynamic Calendar & Scheduling
Built a dynamic calendar synchronized with appointments for enhanced organization, including provisions for requesting and approving time off within the system, streamlining practice operations.
💡 Key Outcomes:
- Complete digitization of paper-based processes
- Streamlined appointment and staff management
- Improved accuracy in billing and stock control
- Enhanced operational efficiency and user satisfaction
💼 Complete Digital Solution: S&F Barbers
I developed a comprehensive web-based booking management system for S&F Barbers in Mold, completely digitalizing their appointment booking process and providing sophisticated administrative tools for modern barber shop operations.
🔐 Complete User Authentication System
Built secure user registration with invite password protection, dual-tier access for regular users and admin accounts, and session-based login management with Werkzeug password hashing.
📅 Advanced Booking Calendar System
Created interactive 14-day calendar view with hourly time slot booking, real-time availability checking, conflict prevention, and responsive Bootstrap interface with visual distinction between available and booked slots.
⚙️ Flexible Schedule Management
Implemented custom business hours override system, admin ability to set specific hours for any date, business closure management for holidays, and 30-day schedule overview with visual calendar.
👥 Dual Booking System
Developed both registered user booking with full profile integration and guest booking system for walk-in customers, plus admin booking interface with real-time user search functionality.
📧 Professional Email Automation
Integrated automated confirmation emails for all bookings, cancellation notifications with professional templates, Gmail SMTP integration, and branded email templates with S&F Barbers styling.
💡 Key Outcomes:
- Complete digitization of appointment booking process
- 24/7 customer booking access with automated confirmations
- Reduced manual administrative work significantly
- Professional admin tools for managing registered and walk-in appointments
What Our Clients Say
"Felix transformed our entire reporting process at AHV International. What used to take our team over 2 days now happens in under 10 seconds. The automation tools he built have saved us hundreds of hours monthly and dramatically improved our decision-making speed. Absolutely game-changing work."
"The digital transformation Felix delivered for our veterinary practice has been incredible. We went from a completely paper-based system to a sophisticated digital platform that handles everything from appointments to stock management. The entire team loves how intuitive and efficient everything is now."
"Felix built us an amazing booking system that completely changed how we operate at S&F Barbers. Our customers can now book appointments 24/7 online, and we get automatic email confirmations. The admin panel makes managing both registered customers and walk-ins so much easier. It's professional, reliable, and exactly what our business needed."
Let's Build Something Powerful Together
🎯 Start with a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your automation challenges and explore how we can help transform your business processes.
📧 outreach@felixvandijk.dev
📧 felixvandijkk@gmail.com
🏢 Based in the UK, available remotely